Consumer Reports offers free online access in stores

BOSTON Consumer Reports is offering shoppers in the Boston area the chance to access ConsumerReports.org for free at special Holiday Smart Labs.

Located inside the North Shore Mall in Peabody, South Shore Mall in Braintree and Burlington Mall, the Holiday Smart Labs enables customers to access the ConsumerReports.org and take away a 24-hour access pass to the site. Consumer Reports will have computer kiosks and experts on hand at the malls to assist shoppers looking to maximize their spending dollars this holiday season.

The Smart Labs will be open at select times through Nov. 25 to Dec. 7.

“We’re excited to offer free access to our Web site of product ratings and recommendations on everything from electronics and toys to health and nutrition this holiday season,” says Jamie Darnow, chief marketing officer of Consumer Reports. “Consumers are looking to spend their money wisely and ConsumerReports.org gives them powerful, unbiased information on the best products to buy at the best price ultimately helping them get the most for their money this holiday season.”